Article ; Online: When theory meets reality- a mismatch in communication: a qualitative study of clinical transition from communication skills training to the surgical ward.
2023 Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 728
Abstract: Background: Communication skills training in patient centered communication is an integral part of the medical undergraduate education and has been shown to improve various components of communication. While the effects of different educational ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Communication skills training in patient centered communication is an integral part of the medical undergraduate education and has been shown to improve various components of communication. While the effects of different educational interventions have been investigated, little is known about the transfer from theoretical settings to clinical practice in the context of communication skills courses not integrated in the clinical curriculum. Most studies focus on single factors affecting transfer without considering the comprehensive perspective of the students themselves. The aim of this study is to explore how the students experience the transition to clinical practice and what they perceive as challenges in using patient centered communication. Methods: Fifteen 4th year medical students were interviewed 3 weeks after the transition from an advanced communication skills course to surgical internship using semi-structured interviews. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the interviews. Results: The analysis resulted in a theme 'When theory meets reality- a mismatch in communication'. It was comprised of four categories that encompassed the transfer process, from theoretical education, practical communication training and surgical internship to students' wishes and perceived needs. Conclusions: We concluded that preparing the students through theoretical and practical training should reflect the reality they will face when entering clinical practice. When educating medical students as a group, their proclivity for perfectionism, high performance environment and achievement-related stress should be taken into consideration. The role of tutors being role models, offering guidance, giving feedback and providing support plays a major part in facilitating transfer of communication skills. To enable transfer to a larger extent, the environment needs to promote patient centeredness and students need more opportunities to practice communication with their patients. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Communication ; Curriculum ; Qualitative Research ; Education, Medical ; Students, Medical ; Clinical Competence ; Education, Medical, Undergraduate/methods |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-10-04 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2044473-4 |
| ISSN | 1472-6920 ; 1472-6920 |
| ISSN (online) | 1472-6920 |
| ISSN | 1472-6920 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12909-023-04633-2 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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